Monthly Archives: August 2010

Improving the “stickiness” of your big ideas by guest author Stephanie Scotti

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Pat Iyer

The title of this book certainly “stuck” with me over the past few months – it seemed it was being mentioned wherever I went. When I finally picked up my own copy and brought it on a recent flight, I … Continue reading →

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By Pat Iyer: Death after being restrained

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Pat Iyer

The charge nurse found Alexis Evette Richie alone in a small room at SSM DePaul Health Center, motionless and sprawled facedown on a bean bag chair. Minutes earlier, the 16-year-old foster child had tried to hit, scratch and bite staff … Continue reading →

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correction

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Pat Iyer

This website erroneously published four paragraphs on Dr. James O’Donnell’s method of pain equilibrium written by Lorna Morelli-Loftin and Kevin McMullen. We regret this error. The reader may consult this material in August 2010 edition of the Vesper Trial Notebook.

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The aging motorcyclist by Pat Iyer

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Motorcycle accidents can cause devastating injuries- shearing of skin, fractures, head injuries, massive bleeding. I have worked on several that resulted in fatalities, and a few that involved defects in the bike that resulted in the crash. All of the … Continue reading →

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“To Negotiate Successfully … Whose Ethical Compass Do You Follow” by Guest author Greg Williams

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Pat Iyer

When you negotiate, do you have problems with your ethical compass? Do you assess those with whom you negotiate to determine the direction in which their ethical compass points? During negotiations, people get caught up in the moment. As a … Continue reading →

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How confident are you? By Guest author Natalie Gahrmann

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Many ambitious high achieving professionals fear that they are not really as bright and capable as others tend to think they are. As they climb the career ladder they have apprehension and self-doubt. Although they have accomplishments, they tend to … Continue reading →

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Nurse violates confidentiality on Facebook by Pat Iyer

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Oakwood Hospital Employee Fired for Facebook Posting Cheryl James enjoyed her job at Oakwood Hospital, Michigan. She never imagined posting something on Facebook from her own computer on her own time would get her fired. “He died for us, protecting … Continue reading →

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When should nursing staff call a rapid response team? by Pat Iyer

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Pat Iyer

A sudden deterioration in a patient’s condition should stimulate activation of emergency efforts. The goal of a rapid response team (RRT) is to avert a cardiac arrest – to take action before the patient stops breathing. Here are some generally … Continue reading →

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By Pat Iyer: Failure to rescue

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Imagine this scene: You are visiting your elderly father in the hospital when you notice his speech is becoming slurred and he is less awake than usual. Concerned, you call his nurse into the room. She assesses your father, then … Continue reading →

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